Home Care Assistance

Independence and control are empowering. As we age, our support needs to change but that doesn’t mean we need to lose our independence. If you have a loved one who needs more support, here are some ways to help them remain independent.

Psychologists define resilience as a person's ability to recover from hardship. The characteristics of resilience can greatly benefit caregivers who are faced with the daily challenges of watching a loved one decline. Try these ten resilience-building practices:

In honor of National Heart Month, we are sharing our home recovery protocols for patients who have had an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Learn about how our caregivers and Client Care Managers support our patients with in-home AMI recovery through our Balanced Care Method, oversight, collaboration with the hospital discharge team, activities of daily living, and communication across all parties involved. To learn more, please visit here: https://cutt.ly/UjDdpZy #homecare #heartmonth

Early-onset Alzheimer’s is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Read about the signs to look out for, how to support a loved one with early-onset Alzheimer’s, ways to slow down the process, and even how to prepare financially for this diagnosis.

One of our clients was pleased with the home care services they received from us recently. We are so glad to hear feedback like this and strive to make sure each client receives the individualized care they need. #homecare #caregiving

During the month of February, Home Care Assistance is promoting the idea of finding joy. Here are three ways that you can incorporate joy into your life on a daily basis. #Joy #Homecare

As we express our gratitude and appreciation for our caregivers this month, we are highlighting some major achievements of our caregivers. Genette Parks, who received the Caregiver Culture Award for Winning, consistently answers calls when needed, and always does what it takes to succeed. One family of our client loves Genette so much that they requested for her to stay with their mom for 24/7 care. She went home, made arrangements for her family, packed her bags, and went to work! Thank you, Genette, for your dedication to your clients and for all that you do! #winning #caregiving #attitudeofgratitude

During the month of November, we are expressing gratitude and appreciation for all of our amazing caregivers here at Home Care Assistance. Recently, one of our clients, Ben, shared how he felt about his caregiver, Sharif. He said, "Sharif is an ideal caregiver for me. He stays where he can keep an eye on me, ready to catch me if I should fall, but he does not hover over me. He is very friendly and carries on interesting and intelligent conversations with my family. He likes to cook and garden, and is a great help to me with both activities. If I tell him something once, he always remembers to do it the next time, and is enthusiastic about whatever project I want to do!" Thank you to Sharif and all of our incredible caregivers! #attitudeofgratitude

At Home Care Assistance, we care about and value our caregivers. Their big hearts and passion for serving older adults is the backbone of our company. We work together to provide the best possible care to every family we work with, as if we were supporting our own family through the care journey. Learn about what we look for when hiring caregivers and how having a range of backgrounds and experiences allows us to make the best match for each client.

We express our appreciation and gratitude to Suabrina, one of Home Care Assistance’s fabulous caregivers! Suabrina is an excellent communicator with a kind and compassionate heart. Thank you Suabrina for everything that you do for our HCA clients! #homecare #caregiving #attitudeofgratitude

We love being able to connect with our local senior communities! After visiting some of our friends with PPE and a bag full of goodies, the joy that connecting brings is apparent. #seniorcare #homecare #connection

Losing one’s eyesight may result in significant problems for seniors, such as poor depth perception and trouble balancing, which can potentially lead to falls. Learn the strategies to correct poor eyesight, how to support a senior after a fall, and the significant impact eyesight can have on fall risk.

As we express our gratitude for our caregivers this month, we would like to highlight stand-out moments that show just how amazing and dedicated our caregivers are! Today we are celebrating Arretha Cole. When Arretha interviewed with one of her first clients, they loved her immediately. Arretha liked the family so much, she did not want to let us know that she had to walk 4 miles from the bus stop to the client's home! Thank you Arretha, for being a one-of-a-kind caregiver, and for all that you do for our clients. #attitudeofgratitude #homecare

Watch and learn from Michelle Wile, one of our speakers for our World Alzheimer's Day Convention that we hosted recently. She presented a Live Mind Fit Series, where she engaged the audience with several stimulating cognitive segments, including, Alphabet Soup, Picture Word Search, Title Challenge, Words in Words, What's that image, What's that Saying, and Word Pick! Watch Michelle Wile here, starting at 4:27 and ending at 46:57: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skLJ4Bh6hy0&t=384s

Meet two of Home Care Assistance’s Heroes Behind the Masks, Meg and Estelle! Our Clinical Care Manager, Meg, (top) is described as nurturing and meg-tatstic and is always devoted to the well-being of her clients. Our caregiver Estelle (bottom), is said to be a beautiful light with a beautiful smile! Meg and Estelle, thank you for providing our clients with excellent care. We are so glad that you are on our team! #heroesbehindmasks #attitudeofgratitude

The holidays are a great opportunity to come together with family and aging loved ones to make new memories through art!

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Nearly 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and at the age of 65, women have a one in five chance of developing Alzheimer's. As women age, it is important to be aware of any changes in cognitive functioning in order to know if it is time to have a conversation with a doctor. Our valued partners, the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, shares the brain health guide, 10 Things Every Woman Should Watch For As She Ages. Download it, use it, and share it with another woman in observance of what this month represents! https://rb.gy/owhli8

As we celebrate our gratitude and appreciation for our caregivers this month, we’d like to recap some of the major accomplishments our caregivers have achieved! Today we celebrate Rhonda Christian, who received HCA’s Caregiver Culture Award for Accountability! We wouldn’t know what to do without dedicated and accountable caregivers like her. #caregiving #attitudeofgratitude #homecare

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize, and give praise and support, to the 78 million people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, to care for a family member in need. As we approach the holiday season, often focused on family quality time, it is important for family caregivers to be able to create memories with their loved ones while still taking care of day-to-day activities. Take some time to read our Family Caregivers Guide to the Holidays, which is full of tips to help you relax and enjoy the holiday season while caring for a senior loved one. https://homecareassistance.com/the-family-caregivers-guide-

Tina Harrison has been a caregiver with Home Care Assistance since 2016. From day one, Tina has embraced her role with unwavering compassion, heart, and dedication. Tina has worked with one of her clients for all four of these years and is the perfect example of the consistency we strive for with all of our clients! With over 20 years experience working with older adults and currently working toward her nursing degree, Tina is highly skilled and also has her heart in the righ...t place. She truly enjoys seeing the smiles of gratitude on her client’s faces as she helps provide high-quality care and loving companionship for them. A family member of her current client said: Tina has been my mother’s caregiver for almost four years. She is loved and appreciated by our entire family. My mother’s dementia is such that she can be negative and rude to her caregivers. As embarrassing as this is for our family, Tina always puts us at ease. She is professional, accepting, patient, and always in a sunny mood! Her gentle nature and kindness towards our mom provides us with great peace of mind. We feel fortunate and blessed to have Tina in our lives and will always be grateful for her loving care of our mom. Thank you, Tina, for being such an integral part of our Home Care Assistance team!